Wide structural sections present different cutting challenges than conventional round bar stock, particularly when workpieces have irregular cross sections or extend beyond the capacity of standard metal saws. The FMB Galactic bandsaw is designed to accommodate larger material profiles, providing an expanded cutting envelope for beams, tubing, channels, and fabricated metal components. Its wide-capacity configuration supports manufacturers working with structural materials that require stable positioning and controlled blade engagement throughout the cutting process.
Galactic Features:
The Galactic is a wide capacity metal bandsaw developed for workpieces that require a larger horizontal cutting envelope. Structural beams, rectangular tubing, and fabricated sections can occupy substantially more width than solid round stock, even when their material thickness is relatively small. The machine’s expanded cutting area accommodates these geometries, allowing manufacturers to process wider components without relying on equipment designed primarily around round cutting capacity.
Cutting structural profiles requires consideration of how the blade enters and exits different portions of the workpiece. Channels, hollow sections, and beams introduce interrupted cutting conditions as the blade moves between material walls and open spaces. The FMB Galactic bandsaw provides a dedicated cutting platform for these applications, allowing operators to establish appropriate cutting parameters for the section geometry and material being processed.
As a structural steel cutting bandsaw, the Galactic is suited to preparing material for welded frames, machinery supports, equipment structures, and other fabricated assemblies. Its wider cutting capacity is particularly valuable when processing large rectangular profiles and structural members that would exceed the available cutting width of smaller saws. This capability allows fabrication departments to accommodate a broader range of component dimensions within their material preparation operations.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | 45° Right | 60° | Bundle |
| Round | 12 in | 10-1/4 in | 7 in | — |
| Rectangle A | 10-1/4 x 16 in | 4-3/4 x 11-1/2 in | 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 in | 6 x 15 in |
| Rectangle B | 9-1/2 x 16-1/2 in | — | — | — |
| Square | 12 x 12 in | 10-1/4 x 10-1/4 in | 7 x 7 in | — |
| Blade Size | 11 ft 3 in x 1 in x .035 in |
| Blade Speed | 52–394 FPM |
| Saw Motor Power | 2 HP |
| Voltages | 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH, 220V/1PH |
| Footprint | 39 x 75 in |
| Weight | 1,555 lbs |
The Pat Mooney Galactic is a semi-automatic miter bandsaw for production fabrication. It is configured around 12-inch round stock, with its process layout defining the operator involvement and workpiece range.
The FMB Galactic provides semi-automatic operation, 12-inch round capacity, up to 16.5 inches of width, right-hand mitering through 60 degrees, and variable speed from 52 to 394 FPM. Confirm the largest and smallest workpieces, required angles or features, tolerance, blade or tooling data, workholding, material support, production quantity, and finished-part handling before specifying the machine.
Typical work includes:
The FMB Galactic provides semi-automatic operation, 12-inch round capacity, up to 16.5 inches of width, right-hand mitering through 60 degrees, and variable speed from 52 to 394 FPM.
The usable work envelope changes with head angle and material orientation, so the required cut must be checked against the capacity chart.
Blade tooth selection, speed, and downfeed are established from material grade, wall thickness, and tooth engagement.
Vise contact and correctly positioned infeed and outfeed supports keep the stock aligned through the blade path.
The straight-cut table lists rectangular capacity up to 16.5 inches wide, depending on section orientation.
Published round capacity is 12 inches at 90 degrees, 10.25 inches at 45 degrees, and 7 inches at 60 degrees.
Yes. The published rectangular bundle range is 6 × 15 inches.
Hydraulic head control, powered clamping, automatic return, and variable 52–394 FPM blade speed stabilize recurring cycles.
Choose Galactic when the recurring profile or bundle exceeds Major capacity, especially on wide rectangular material.